NBG Africa had earlier reported the death of Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings following reports that he slumped in Ibadan, Oyo State. New details from his personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, have now shed light on the desperate efforts to get medical attention for the singer before his death.
According to a report by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), citing an interview with BBC Yoruba, Babadunni said several hospitals turned the gospel minister away after he collapsed, with the number of facilities reportedly reaching about 10.
The account has raised fresh concerns about emergency medical care in Ibadan, particularly the difficulties the singer’s associates allegedly encountered while trying to secure treatment. 
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Toluwanisings’ PA recounts desperate search for medical help
Babadunni reportedly explained that he rushed to the singer’s residence after receiving a call about the incident. He said Toluwanisings had appeared to be in good health before he suddenly slumped.
The aide, however, clarified that he was not present at the moment the singer collapsed. According to his account, people at the scene made efforts to revive Toluwanisings. It was when they couldn’t that they took him in search of medical assistance.
The reported journey from one hospital to another became a desperate attempt to find a facility that could attend to the singer.
Babadunni’s account, as reported by ICIR, suggests that the search for medical care significantly complicated the efforts to save the gospel minister.
Doctors’ strike reportedly affected hospital admissions
One of the most troubling details in the account is the claim that some hospitals refused to attend to Toluwanisings because doctors were on strike.
The reported circumstances have drawn attention to the potential consequences of industrial action when patients require urgent medical intervention.
However, the aide’s account does not, by itself, establish the precise circumstances at each hospital or whether every facility cited the strike as a reason for turning the singer away. The claims have not been independently verified hospital by hospital.
The development nevertheless raises questions about emergency arrangements for patients in critical condition during periods of industrial action.
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Family confirms Toluwanisings’ death
The singer’s family announced his death in a statement shared on his verified social media pages on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, saying he died in the early hours of that day.
The statement identified him as Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, the minister behind Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM). It described him as a beloved husband, family member and gospel minister.
The family did not disclose the cause of death. Instead, they asked for prayers and support for his wife and loved ones. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in due course.
Toluwanisings’ death has triggered an outpouring of grief among fans, colleagues and members of Nigeria’s gospel music community.
Fresh questions following Toluwanisings’ death
The revelations from Babadunni have added a new dimension to the circumstances surrounding Toluwanisings’ final hours. While the singer’s death has been confirmed by his family, questions remain about the medical emergency, the reported hospital rejections and the impact of the alleged doctors’ strike.
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